Staff Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a leading defense company as a Staff Principal Configuration Analyst. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that shape the future, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and managing critical documentation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilizing your expertise in Configuration Management and Product Life-Cycle Management to drive success. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking organization values bold ideas and encourages personal growth. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with Bachelor's or 10 years with Master's.
• Experience with Configuration Management and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project documentation to meet contract requirements.
• Analyze product design changes and maintain program documents.

Skills

Configuration Management principles

Reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints

Critical thinking and logical reasoning

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Product Life-Cycle Management System (PLM)

CostPoint

Teamcenter

Enovia

Job description

Requisition ID: R10183998

• Category: Technical Support

• Location: Oxnard, California, United States of America | Goleta, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

The Deployables team is seeking a Staff Principal Configuration Analyst to support operations in both the Oxnard and Goleta location. This position can be based at the facility in Oxnard, CA or Goleta, CA.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Configuration Management manager, the Configuration Analyst will plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications, and schedules, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.

• Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.

• Analyze proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.

• Coordinate modification records for management control.

• Establish change orders and prepare for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor.

• Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

• Establish and maintain program documents and baselines through the lifecycle of the program.

• Perform document revision audits to verify compliance with contract requirements and/or internal engineering baselines.

• Perform regular document configuration audits on established baselines.

• Data entry of part numbers or documents into MRP system (CostPoint).

• Verify accuracy and completeness of external and internal drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with company CM standards before release into the appropriate program via CM Databases or PLM system (Enovia & Teamcenter).

• Create documentation in support of internal customers.

• Route internal documentation for review/approval.

• Maintain procedures for storage, retention, and destruction of company records.

• Issue, track, and distribute engineering documentation to the shop floors.

• Other functions as assigned.

Basic Qualifications Level 5:

• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Demonstrated experience of applying Configuration Management principles.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to document and manage business processes.

• Experience working in a Product Life-Cycle Management System (PLM).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of PLM systems such as Teamcenter or Enovia.

• Self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks.

• Ability to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements.

• Excellent communication skills – presentation, oral, written, and listening.

• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues.

Salary Range: $141,400 - $212,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.